Nevi
Biography Nevi
Nevi
meaning ‘variety’, was founded in 2018 and plays music with influences from contemporary jazz, classical and world music. A superb outfit consisting of hugely talented musicians/composers, Nevi offer here a roller- coaster ride of immeasurably enjoyable music. So, strap yourself in and have a good trip!
Andrei Kondakov
is an eminent, award-winning Russian pianist, composer and bandleader. A graduate of the St. Petersburg Conservatory, he has toured the world extensively with his own groups, as well as leading many international projects involving such jazz celebrities as Bobby McFerrin, Eddie Gomez, David Sanchez and Randy Brecker.
Tolga Bilgin
graduated from Turkey’s Dokuz Eylül University State Conservatory consequently working with the İzmir State Opera and Ballet. He achieved his Masters degree at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Torino during which time he performed with among many others, Eric Reed and Flavio Boltro.
Onur Aymergen
began his professional career playing classical guitar, classical Flamenco and later became interested in Rock, Funk and Jazz music. He works in a variety of styles. He recently wrote his thesis on Turkish Maqam Harmony and is currently composing for several jazz-related projects.
Ozan Muslugolu
studied at Bilgi University Music Department from 2000 with full a scholarship attending workshops by Marc Johnson, David Friesen and many others. He toured the world with the renowned band ‘Athena’, In 2011 his second album ’40th Day’ was released with a lineup that included Jeremy Pelt (named trumpet player of the year 5 consecutive times by Downbeat magazine).
Aleksandr Bozhenko
first played piano from the age of six and switched to drums a year later, eventually studying at the Rostov College of Arts in Russia. An award-winning musician, he has collaborated with artists such as Kevin Mahogany, Bobby Martinez and Anatoly Kroll. He has travelled extensively, performing in Italy, USA and China.
